Friday, February 18, 2011

Advice Wanted

I decided to post my running schedule for the rest of my training until the half marathon. I was hoping my friends who are runners could help suggest whether or not this is a good plan. I have my long runs set up on my days off and short runs on my much hated day shifts. I also have three days of rest scheduled before the day of the race. Let me know what you think!

Feb 19 - 4 mi
Feb 20 - REST
Feb 21 - 7 mi

Feb 22 - 2 mi
Feb 23 - REST
Feb 24 - 6 hard
Feb 25 - 2 mi
Feb 26 - 3 mi
Feb 27 - REST
Feb 28 - 9 mi

Mar 1 - 2 mi
Mar 2 - REST
Mar 3 - 7 hard
Mar 4 - 2 mi
Mar 5 - 4 mi
Mar 6 - REST
Mar 7 - 10 mi

Mar 8 - 3 mi
Mar 9 - REST
Mar 10 - 7 hard
Mar 11 - 3 mi
Mar 12 - 5 mi
Mar 13 - REST
Mar 14 - 11 mi

Mar 15 - 3 mi
Mar 16 - REST
Mar 17 - 6 mi
Mar 18 - 2 mi
Mar 19 - 3 mi
Mar 20 - REST
Mar 21 - 9 mi

Mar 22 - 2 mi
Mar 23 - REST
Mar 24 - 7 hard
Mar 25 - 2 mi
Mar 26 - 4 mi
Mar 27 - REST
Mar 28 - 10 mi

Mar 29 - 3 mi
Mar 30 - REST
Mar 31 - 7 hard
Apr 1 - 3 mi
Apr 2 - 5 mi
Apr 3 - REST
Apr 4 - 12 mi

Apr 5 - 3 mi
Apr 6 - REST
Apr 7 - 6 mi
Apr 8 - 2 mi
Apr 9 - 3 mi
Apr 10 - REST
Apr 11 - 9 mi

Apr 12 - 2 mi
Apr 13 - REST
Apr 14 - REST
Apr 15 - REST
Apr 16 - RACE DAY

I recieved this training from a Lieutenant at my department. He has run many, many marathons and suggested this 3-week rotational schedule. Fingers crossed, it will have me ready for my race in time. I am a little concerned in the fact that I don't have a 13.1 mi run scheduled, mainly because it's down to the wire now and based on the schedule, that distance would be the following week. I am hoping that the excitement and atmosphere of the race will carry me through.

Any advice is appreciated and welcomed!

Thanks!
Charli
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1 comment:

  1. I wouldn't worry about not having a 13.1 mile run. If your body can run 9 miles....it can run 13.1, you will get into the rhythm and that extra 4 miles will feel like nothing, trust me

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